Web Developer

Background

Web developers build and maintain websites and web applications that people use every day. They write code using programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create the look, feel, and functionality of websites. They work with designers, other developers, and clients to turn ideas into working websites that run smoothly on computers, tablets, and phones.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Next Step Roles

Senior Web Developer→Full Stack Developer→Web Development Team Lead→Solutions Architect

Publications

CSS-TricksA List Apart

Books

Eloquent JavaScriptYou Don't Know JSThe Pragmatic Programmer

Movies

The Social NetworkHalt and Catch Fire

Key Figures

Brendan EichTim Berners-LeeSarah DrasnerKyle Simpson

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference6.76, 4.678For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Web ProgrammerFront-End DeveloperBack-End DeveloperFull Stack Developer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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